Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant Bake
Indulge in a delightful Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant Bake that turns leftover croissants into a rich and creamy dessert. This easy-to-make dish layers flaky croissants with luscious chocolate hazelnut spread, topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for brunch or as an indulgent snack, every bite offers a taste of luxury reminiscent of a quaint Parisian café.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (lightly toasted)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Tear the croissants into pieces and layer half in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour half of the custard mixture over the croissants, followed by half of the chocolate hazelnut spread and half of the chopped hazelnuts.
- Repeat layering with the remaining croissants, custard mixture, chocolate hazelnut spread, and chopped hazelnuts.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool slightly before serving warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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